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Binding question
- filbo
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For resort and side country the downhill performance on skis by the Barons is really unsurpassed by the lighter tech bindings and as my Barons are getting much older like myself has anyone had experience with the newer bindings that they would recommend to be as positive as the Barons are for the downhill at the resort on powder days or for lift accessed bc via the resort.
The Barons come in at about 3lbs per binding.
Any info greatly appreciated.
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- PhilH
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www.wildsnow.com/27603/skiing-inbounds-forget-quiver-one/
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- Randito
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I run pretty low DIN settings and I don't huck big stuff or spend time in the terrain park and I'm more of a finesse skier than a bomber, so YMMV.
For resort usage I have a Fritchi/Vipec setup which I also like because precise feel from lack of heel rotation, but since getting the Alpinist I'm thinking about selling the Vipecs.
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Randy how would you compare the Alpinist to a alpine binding; as solid as or less.  My barons have proven as solid as an alpine binding and perhaps a tad less if one were skiing moguls, but as a resort binding on hardpack they, so far seem the best for their weight.
I have no idea -- I haven't skied on an alpine setup since the '70s.
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Thanks for all the comments greatly appreciated
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- kamtron
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Honestly it sounds like you should just stick with the Barons if they work for you. I agree with the Wildsnow article that alpine bindings inbounds are best.
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